Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None (勇者パーティを追い出された器用貧乏)

Maybe I'm not quite as out of shape as I originally thought.

There's still a chance

I can be a swordsman.

Might as well try some support magic, too.

Strength up should do.

Depending on a spell's target,

they can boost physical abilities...

or even your equipment.

Fortunately, the Caster can use it on party members

as well as himself.

The ability to increase both attack and defense

is something every party needs.

Hum.

THE JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES BECOMES A SWORDSMAN ONCE MORE

But it has one weakness.

Time.

Three minutes exactly.

Strength up. Again.

You can't forget, Support Magic doesn't last forever.

Oh, yeah. Time is also affected by one's magic resistance.

In my case, 180 seconds.

Just three left. Strength Up!

I've got to keep an eye on the state of the battle

and cast it at just the right time.

Enchanters who know Support Magic

are constantly racing against the clock.

You don't want to use it while

swinging a sword around, normally.

But in my case...

I'm the exception.

We're asking you to leave the Hero's Party today.

Is this some kind of joke, Oliver?

I wish it was, Orun. No.

What is it then? We're childhood friends!

Comrades who have always watched out for each other.

True, up until now I've given you plenty of chances

because we're both from the same village,

but I've come to the conclusion you're not able to keep up.

Why not just come out and say it?

Go ahead and tell him how he's slowing us down.

Derrick? Anneli?

I'm sorry, but you're too weak.

Therefore, we're demanding you drop out.

But Oliver...

The two of us formed this party eight years ago.

It achieved S rank in less than half that time.

We were the first ones to reach the 94th floor

in the Southern Great Dungeon.

After that feat, people began to call us the Heroes Party.

All right, maybe I'm not the strongest yet,

but the same could be said about anybody else here. At this rate-

Listen, we didn't realize the importance

of having an Enchanter,

or the essential role Support Magic plays within the group.

At first, during the joint raid last month,

we were able to see how incredible

the other S Rank Party's enchanters were.

And how weak your Support Magic was in comparison to theirs.

Of course mine's different. I'm supposed to be a swordsman.

When I switched roles, I had to create my own magic.

Don't go blaming us!

You were the one who converted after realizing Oliver

was better with a blade than you'll ever be!

You chose to become an Enchanter,

and not a very good one.

Where do you get off complaining?

Your memories are a little hazy. But I switched to

being an Enchanter because we needed one,

and I had the most aptitude for the job.

I believe I've made up for my shortcomings by creating

brand new spells.

Which helped us survive even the deepest floors.

Enough. We've found already

found an Enchanter to take your place.

I am sorry, but that is that.

We're the Hero's Party, you know.

And we have to continue improving.

We can't do that with you weighing us down.

So that's it?

This is how you treat me?

After all we've been through together.

You're abandoning me?

Very well. Thank you for everything.

Sure, you can pull off magic and sword fighting,

but only at an A rank level.

Still, you loved ordering us around.

Naturally, we were pissed.

Do you know what everyone secretly

calls you behind your back?

I'll tell you. A jack of all trades.

So that's what they think, huh?

All right, then.

Why can't I be both?

I'll fight as an enchanter and a swordsman.

I'm adaptable enough to pull it off.

Jack of all trades?

I'm going to prove them all wrong.

Someday I'll become a great adventurer,

capable of anything.

All done registering with the teleportation crystal.

I can start on Floor 7 next time. But that's

enough for today. Guess I'd better head back.

Hurry! Come on!

Who are they?

Damn it! How things go so wrong?

It couldn't be helped.

There were too many orcs.

But did we have to leave that girl behind?

They what?

We would've been wiped out!

It doesn't seem like it, but we made the right call.

I'm not entirely sure.

We're supposed to risk our lives for her?

I prioritize my friends over some girl who joins us today.

I shouldn't get involved in this.

It's just bad luck. She placed her faith in the wrong people.

Still,

I also know

what it's like to be cast aside.

I made the right call!

If you have a problem with it, you're free to go after her!

I only meant maybe if we stayed longer...

You're nothing but cowards.

What makes you say that?

You left that girl on her own to die.

Now you're just making excuses instead of saving her.

Guys like you piss me off more than anything.

Us? How dare you?

I'm the toughest one here,

and even I couldn't have saved her if I stayed back there!

You just keep being useless. Where is she?

Tell me where it is that you abandoned her!

You better stay away.

You heard me.

I said keep that!

On my own... I can't win this.

Sis, I wish you were here.

Somebody...

Please rescue me.

Aeroshock!

Who is he? A swordsman?

Strength Up!

Technical Up!

Huh? That's support magic.

Wait. He's a swordsman and an enchanter?

Now, Sharpness Up!

Wow... I've never seen anyone fight like this before!

There's a horde of them.

I can see why a low-ranking party would run.

But me... Never.

They don't stand a chance.

Amazing.

He's so strong.

Are you okay?

I'm here. Still alive.

All right. Be careful out there.

Before you go...

At least let me express my gratitude for your help.

Thank you so very much.

Oh, yeah. My name is Sophia Claudel.

Huh? You don't say.

That crest...

- What's wrong? -Nothing.

I'm sorry about not giving you my name earlier.

It's Orun Dura.

Orun, huh? A wonderful name.

Not trying to be pushy, but

would it be okay if I treated you to dinner?

Seeing as how you rescued me from death and all.

Thanks. But I didn't save you

because I wanted something in return.

Are you saying no?

Uhm, well, if you insist...

I'll take you somewhere nice!

We made it! We're here, Orun.

Huh?

This place isn't pricy.

But trust me, the food won't disappoint.

As I thought, one of the rabbits shops.

I could already tell by the crest on her cape,

but she's clearly from the Night Sky Silver Rabbits,

one of the biggest guilds in the kingdom of Nohitant.

They're known for being among

the most popular clans within the kingdom.

After all, she's part of them.

Big sis.

I didn't expect to see you!